The 2026 Ingles SoCon Fast Break Summer Tour rolls into Greenville, SC! Furman Head Coach Bob Richey and sophomore Cole Bowser break down the "adapt, never abandon" philosophy driving Paladin basketball and what it takes to defend a championship culture.

Coach Richey opens up about building a program brick by brick, staying process-driven in a microwave society, the transformation of Timmons Arena, and why deep care and high standards go hand-in-hand.

Plus, Cole Bowser joins Richmond for the two-Man Weave segment to share what it felt like winning the SoCon title as a sixth seed, playing alongside his brother, and why this squad still carries a massive chip on its shoulder.

In This Episode:

• "Adapt, Never Abandon" — Coach Richey breaks down Furman's foundational philosophy and system shifts in modern college basketball.
• Building Brick by Brick — Process over pressure, transforming Timmons Arena, and creating win-win player development models.
• Cole Bowser on the Two-Man Weave — Choosing Furman, the surreal experience of winning the SoCon Championship, and playing alongside his brother.
• Deep Care & High Standards — Managing leadership after tough moments, handling transfer portal dynamics, and building a team culture that endures.
• 2026 Paladin Roster & Season Outlook — Avoiding complacency, defensive identity, pace, and keeping the "Why Not Us?" mentality alive.

Presented by Ingles Markets